Board declares drought emergency After hearing details about Marin County’s dry conditions and water supplies, the Marin County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously May 18 to declare a local emergency and acknowledge the imminent threat of disaster. The declaration acknowledges the … [Read more...] about Breaking News: Marin County declares drought emergency
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Man threatens San Anselmo’s Black mayor
Marinscope The Central Marin Police Authority arrested Jerald Welty, 63, of San Anselmo last week for leaving voicemails threatening physical harm to the town’s mayor. Mayor Brian Colbert, who is Black, reported the threats to police who arrested Welty and searched his home. “Due to … [Read more...] about Man threatens San Anselmo’s Black mayor
Marin 911: People who argue with themselves
Mill Valley April 29 - May 6, 2021 Sombrero Man: A vagabond caused some concern with citizens when he was seen stumbling around town mumbling to himself and generally weirding out people in his path. He wore a grey hoodie, white pants and a sombrero. Police attempted to talk to Sombrero Man, … [Read more...] about Marin 911: People who argue with themselves
Goodbye Drake … Hello Archie
Update: The Board of Trustees approved the name Archie Williams High School Tuesday night (May 11). It will replace the name of Drake High School. Marinscope After an embarrassingly strange trip, bringing frustration and ridicule from alumni and the community, the re-naming committee … [Read more...] about Goodbye Drake … Hello Archie
Vaccine safety Town Hall
On Tuesday, May 11, the Marin County Office of Education (MCOE) will host an online town hall to discuss vaccine safety and public health’s plan to vaccinate 12-15 year olds in Marin. The virtual event will feature Dr. Matt Willis, Marin's chief health officer, Deputy Health Officer Dr. Lisa … [Read more...] about Vaccine safety Town Hall
1st Red Flag warning of the season
Marinscope Although Marin County is not effected per se, any Red Flag warning of the fire season is cause for concern. Therefore, be advised that the National Weather Service issued the first red flag warning of the season today. It begins at 11 p.m. Friday and will last through the weekend. … [Read more...] about 1st Red Flag warning of the season
Marin fails to advance to Yellow Tier
The Marin County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) was notified May 4 that the County would not advance from the “moderate risk” to the more open “minimal risk” tier. The adjusted rate needs to be below 2.0 per 100,000 residents to advance to the yellow tier, but Marin’s … [Read more...] about Marin fails to advance to Yellow Tier
Marin Athletic Foundation honorees
The Marin Athletic Foundation on Sunday revealed the honorees for the annual 2021 Eva & Mario Ghilotti Outstanding Student Athlete Awards. One male and one female student athlete from 12 Marin County schools will be feted during the ceremony on Monday, May 3, at the San Rafael High School … [Read more...] about Marin Athletic Foundation honorees
COVID shots: 50 and over now eligible
Starting this month, all Marin County adults age 50 and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. Marin County Public Health officials are relying on increased allocations of vaccine from the state to match the demand as more people become eligible to make vaccination appointments. The … [Read more...] about COVID shots: 50 and over now eligible
Marin advances to Orange tier
Marin County has moved from the Red tier to the less restrictive Orange tier, the California Department of Public Health announced. This means the state allows Marin an increase to 50% capacity at places of worship, restaurants, museums and zoos and movie theaters. Gyms can operate at 25% … [Read more...] about Marin advances to Orange tier